Ford Fusion: Climate Control System - General Information / Thermostatic Expansion Valve. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTICE:
During the removal or installation of components, cap, tape
or otherwise appropriately protect all openings and tubes/fittings to
prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove caps, tape
and other protective materials prior to installation.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury.
Refer to: Climate Control System Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
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Recover the refrigerant. Refer to the appropriate Recovery procedure in Group 412.
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Remove the evaporator inlet and outlet manifold bracket nut.
Torque:
18 lb.in (2 Nm)
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NOTICE:
Make sure that all openings are sealed.
Remove the evaporator inlet and outlet manifold nut, disconnect the fitting. Discard the gasket seals.
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Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
Torque:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
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NOTICE:
Make sure that all openings are sealed.
Remove the bolts and the thermostatic expansion valve. Discard the gasket seals.
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Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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NOTICE:
Only use the specified material to lubricate the seals.
Install and lubricate new O-ring seals. Refer to the appropriate Specifications in Group 412.
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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount
of clean PAG oil. Refer to the appropriate Refrigerant Oil Adding
procedure in Group 412.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information...
Other information:
WARNING: Do not place a
rearward facing child restraint in front of
an active airbag. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
WARNING: Properly secure
children 12 years old and under in a rear
seating position whenever possible. If
you are unable to properly secure all
children in a rear seating position,
properly secure the largest child on the
front..
Principles of Operation
The AWD system may be referred to as a 4WD system in other service information and owner literature or messages located on the message center.
The power transfer unit is a gearbox that is attached to the transmission. The RH intermediate shaft passes through the power transfer unit and engages the differential side gear as in normal FWD
applications. The power transfer u..